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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01
Senator Sherman in the South.

III Senator Sherman'S tour in the South
does not increase his chances for the presi-
dental nomination-as quite likely it
may-is ought at least to promote the
growing harmony between the two sec
tons of the country. Such a speech as
that delivered by the senator at
Nashville, last week, cannot fail
to have sautary effect upon
all classes at the South. 1t was Il
square and yet conciliatory speech. Mr.
Sherman spoke as a union man, embrac-
ing both North and South in his sympa-
thies. There was no sectionalism in what
he said. He came out boldly against IN
timidation at the polls, and it was a signi-
ficant sign that his remarks on this sub
ject called forth the enthusiastic approval
of Southern audience. He declared that
he twas glad TO hear, in passing through
several of the Southern States, con
servative citizens say that public
sentiment now revolts at the I'M
lawful methods TO defeat the free
exercise of equal rights of citi-
zens that. have been adopted in several
States, and are still practiced III what are
known as the black counties of the South. "
The senator handled the negro question
without gloves, and yet in a generous and
patriotic manner. He said "Win these
people by kindness and a just regard TO
their constitutional rights, and they will
vote with you and do their full share TO
make the South rich, prosperous and hap
py." If the Southern democrats would
heed such utteranceS as these ii would be
well for the South, and for the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Bennington saloon keepers are evil
IDENTIFY in disturbed condition, as they
may well be, under fines of two or three
thous md dollars, and prospective terms
in the House of Correction; but they are
not quite as bloody minded as those OF
Sioux City, Iowa. The latter murdered
Mr.. Haddock in cold blood, because he
had interfered with their traffic by legal
means. The Bennington sellers have only
hung the States attorney in etiigy. AS this
is really compliment to his efficiency and
fidelity, he probably will be able to stand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The New York Railroad commissioners
recently declared that trains of "from
three to seven cars" could be successfully
heated by steam from the locomotive
They can now extend the remark to still
longer trains. On Friday last train OF
tlOelUc cars, heated by steam from the
locomotive, was run from Portland, Me-,
to Lake Maranacook and back.
A temperature of so was main
tanned in the last car throul bout
the run, although the outer air was bitter
cold and strong north wind was blow
ing. The engineer declared that the speed
OF the train was not retarded by the use
OF steam in the heating apparatus, and
that he used no more coal than would
have been required if the cars had been
heated by stoves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Dunn & Co.'S ReUieW of TRADE asserts
that the interstate commerce act is affect
ing business very untavorably. The I'M
certainty as to future rates." it says, sis
producing almost a paralysis, which is
rendered more serious in the iron business
by the question whether railway building
and repairing may not be checked" 1t
looks now as though this uncerta MY
might continue for some time, owing to
the ambiguity of the law and the necessity
of waiting for judicial decisions on its
doubtful points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Washington dispatches state that three
valuable officials in our consular service
have sent in their designations, owing to
the meagreness of the salaries paid by
the government. The attention of Con-
gress has frequently been called to this
matter, but no attempt has been made to
raise the salaries of our representatives
abroad. The secretary of State is report
ed as saying that it is generally recognized
by all who have examined the subject that
ouI foreign ministers and consuls were
poorly paid. In many instances United
States ministers are obliged to spend
nearly twice their salaries to keep up ap-
pearances, and it is only when the gov
eminent is fortunate enough to find gen
tlemen of wealth possessing the necessary
qualifications for diplomatic service, that
the requirements of the position can be
met. AS these offices are now pretty gen
orally filled with democrats it is reason
able to expect that there will be general
increase of salaries, as soon as Congress
gets around to it, Then if Congress will
create the new office of consular Inspector,
in accordance with Mr. Bayard's recon-
mendation, and attach to the Office a good
salary and provision for travelling eX-
penses, a number of good democrats will
be able to travel pleasantly and officially
in foreign lands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston TrdUclicr says that congressman
and senators are now paying fare over all
roads, as their passes have been called in.
Senator Cullom, when he went home to
Illinois, last Friday, remarked as he
walked into a railroad Office to buy tick
cts; Here 90 to purchase eleven full
rate tickets to Chicago, one for myself, SC
practice what preach" This is rs it
should be. The legislators for the people
should be under no obligations to any cor
porations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The New York Central road is conduct
ing experiments to determine the best
method of lighting its cars. One of the
drawingroom cars attached to the &
o'clock express from New York north il
illuminated with incandescent lights, and
on the outside of the car, over the plat
form at each end hang two lights, max
ing everything as light as day. The cleo
tricity is stored in the car and will last
forty eight hours. Some of the through
cars on the Central Vermont are also be.
ing lighted bv electricity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

1t is good thing for Chicago that Car
ter Harrison finally declined the demo,
cratic denomination for mayor of that
city, Chicago could hardly stand con-
tinuation of his corrupt administration of
the past few years. Decent public senti-
ment in that city is now crystallizing in
favor of Mr.. Roche, the republican can
didate, and strong hopes are expressed
that Chicago may yet have republican
N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

1t is easy to start false report, in
these days, and there seems to be plenty
of irresponsible persons who are engaged
in the business. A rumor that Secretary
Whitney was about to resign has obtained
some currency within the past few days,
but it is contradcted by Mr.. Whitney,
who suspects" that the story came" from
some country newspaper" We suspect it
came from some too-previous Washington
correspondent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The value of the life saving service on
the coast has been again demonstrated in
the case of the stranded steamer Scotia.
Almost as soon as the vessel struck a life
line was thrown across her; but as the
people on board did not know what to do
with it, the life boat was manned and the
intrepid crew went out and rugged the line
themselves, besides taking off five boat
loads OF people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

In the investigation of the Bussey
bridge disaster, Prof George l.. Vose of
Bowdoin college, an expert in civil en-
cheering, testified that "the thing was
waiting to be tumbled down" The tes-
timony shows also that the railroad Off
Gals had been warned of the unsafe con
dition of the bridge. Altogether, it is a
very bad case for the company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Twenty years ago the sleeping car
was introduced. Then came the dining
car, and now it is announced that on the
through line between Washington and
Chicago each train is to be equipped with
bath room, barber shop and library If
this sort of thing keeps up, it will soon be
more comfortable to travel than to stay at
home, provided always that the bridges
hold and the car remains right side up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

A successor to Sunset Cox as minis
ter 10 Turkey has at last been appointed.
Like many other of Mr.. Cleveland's APP
pointments, the gentleman is little known
to the public. He is Oscar S. Straus of
New York, a member of the firm of H..
Straus e. Sons. Mr.. Straus has been &C
tive in "reform politics" in New York
city for the past ten years. He was a
member of the Merchants Municipal
commission which endorsed Mayor Hew-
lit, and secretary of the Cleveland and
Hendricks club, and is said to be endorsed
by the Foreign Missionary Board of the
Presbyterian church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Another call of bonds, to the amount of
SlO,OOO,OOO, has been made by the treasury
department, to take effect May /. This
reduces the amount of outstanding three
per cents to $50 000, 900, which, at the same
rate of redemption, will all be called in
before August.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

A despatch from London says that the
Russian nihilists have notified the car of
their intention to lynch him, and that
fifty members of their body have been or
dered to attend to the matter. On his
part the car has ordered that reception
be given to the honorable commttee-a
warm reception.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

DR.. Ray Palmer was one Of the most
spiritual men who ever lived. None but
a pure and devout mind could have pro
duced such hymns as those with which he
has enriched the worlds treasury of Chris
tan song. He was not prolific writer,
but he put his best into everything that
he produced and there is nothing better
than his best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Washington critic relates how a
young bride from New England, while
visiting the treasury department, as is
customary with honeymooners, was taken
with a fanting fit. Assistant Secretary
Thompson directed that the lady be placed
upon a sofa in his office and with her head
downward, so as to allow the blood to
circulate to the brain. "The young bus
band" the Critic says, Eat first remon-
strated against what seemed to him to be
treatment too heroic, but in few min
utes the young lady was restored and the
happy couple continued their sightseeing
expedition" This remedy for faint is
perhaps worth remembering, though a
method OF treatment which consists in
placing the patient on sofa can hardly
be called heroic"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Every great sale of paintings reminds
the public what enormous and per
manent values may be contained in
painted canvas. The late A. II. Stewart
was the owner of the most costly painting
ever brought to this country. This was
Meissonier's "Frledland," for which Mr.
Stewart paid the painter Sirty thousand
dollars. The picture, which measures
about eight feet by six, cost its purchaser
s67 900 when the duties on it We're paid
AT the sale of the Stewart gallery last
week it was bought by Judge Hilton for
5000. AT the same sale, on the same
day, Rosa Bont eur's "Horse Fair" was bid
off at S53, DOC. by Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
who Immediately presented it to the Met
ropolitan Museum of Art. 1t will be one
of the greatest attractions of the collec-
ton of that museum, and will give pleas
ure to many thousands of people, who will
hold Mr.. Vanderbilt in grateful remem.
brance for his liberal gift.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Bismarck said, the other day: 1--WE
must aim to consolidate the unity of the
entire German nation in view of the dan
gers to which it will be exposed at no dis
tant time" These words are supposed to
mean war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01
The New England Fire Insurance Com.
pany.

RUTLAND, March 30.-lt is not true that
the New England Fire Insurance com
pany have failed. They are dong bust
ness as usual The rumor is supposed to
have been caused by the statement of the
Insurance Standard of Boston that their
capital was greatly impaired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The good missionary Bishop Taylor
apparently believes in the water-cure, for
moral as well as physical distempers but
why should he turn hot water instead of
cold water though his steamer hose upon
belligerent natives ? The use of boil
ing ammunition seems fundamentally
severe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The lower branch of the PENNSYLVANIA
Legislature has passed a law which pro-
vides that every person or corporation
employing females in any manufacturing,
mechanical or mercantile establishment
in that State shall provide suitable seats
for their use, and shall permit the use of
such by them when they are not neces-
sarily engaged in active duties There
ought to be a society for the promotion of
humanity to employees, in every State of
the Union, and one of the first things in
sisted upon should be the provision of
seats for the frail hard-worked women
who clerk in the stores and stand at the
machines in the mills.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Mormons have suddenly changed
their tune as respects the Edmunds- Tucker
bill. Their papers are no longer filled with
jubilant editorials, but are crying out in
dismay at the probable working of the
bill Rigidly enforced, this act will de
strOY MormOnism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

A life of the great war minister, Edwin
NJ. Stanton, is to be prepared by George
G. Gorham, formerly secretary of the
United States Senate. The private pa
pers ofthe late secretary have been placed
in Mr.. Gorhams hands TO aid him in the
work, and Mr.. Lewis II. Stanton is OBJ
tanning from all available sources letters
written by his father and other informa-
ton concerning him. 1t is said that Sec
rotary Stanton left great deal of unpub
lished history. which will be given to the
world in this biography. Mr.. Gorham
hopes to complete it in about two years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Chicago democrats are described as
sheep without a shepherd and long
way from water. The latter circum-
stanca, however, doesn't trouble them
very much.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Governor Ormsbee's pardon of Mcbride
is his first exercise of executive clemency,
and it seems to have been fair case for
pardon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

1t was supposed that the bids for steel
forgines and armor plates for our navy
would mostly come from abroad, but the
most satisfactory of them have been put
in by American manufacturers, and the
contracts will be placed at home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

ing, and attacked with clamps to their
usual footwear. Vermont will have to
come to this, if we have many more win
ters like the present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The intimation Of the Boston Traveller
that Col Walker did not vote for Blaine
and Logan was quite gratuitous. He &C
cepted the result of the Chicago conven-
ton as fair expression of the will of the
majority, and voted the ticket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

In spite of the rush with which the
trade dollars came in at first, it now looks
as though the total redemption would fall
far below the amount estimated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Washington dispatches state that pos
tai convention has been substantially con-
cluded with Mexico, under which mail
will be transmitted between that country
and this at the same rates as between the
United States and Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01
FAST DAY.
A Proclamation by the Governor.

In accordance with the venerate custom of
New England it becomes the people of this
State to humby confess their transgressions
and SHORTCOMINGS to Almighty God and in
humility acknowledge their dependence upon
Him
Therefore, ], Ebenezer j. Ormsbee, govern
or of the State of Vermont, do hereby APP
point Friday, the eighth day of April next, as,
day of fasting, humiliation and prayer Let
us on that day cease from our accustomed
labors, refrain from improper amusemeuts
and meet in the appointed places of worship
and there join in fitting and appropriate re-
ligious exercises. l recommend that at such
exercises, aud at our homes, we make special
acknowledgment of our dependence upon the
Divine Providence and devoutly pray to God
for continuance of his many blessings and
merces. Especially letus earnestly supplicate
that the scourge of intem perance may be
stayed and that our otherwise happy land
prosperous land may be relieved from that
widesp cad and terrible curse and may we
not only so pray but so live that our precept
and example may be in accordance with such
prayer.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
State in the executive chamber at Brandon
this 18th day of March, A. D., 1887, and of the
Independence of the United States the ll2th.
EBENEZER j. ORMSBEE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Grand Master Workman Powderly has
issued a circular forbidding the contrlbu-
tion of funds by Knights of Labor for po-
litical purposes. 1t will not be surprising
if this should produce some lively kicking
on the part of the knights.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

A Toronto despatch states that it is pro,
posed to petition the queen to appoint a
royal commission, consisting of six con-
servatives and six liberals, all prominent
Englshmen, ''to inquire into the iniqui-
ties and infamous doings of the present
Dominion government in regard to the
gerrymanderlng of electoral districts, the
franchise, the fishery question, misgov-
eminent in the Northwest, and many
other matters complained of by the peo-
pie of Canada" This proposition, which
is published by prominent liberal, states
that lowing to the scandalous govern
ment of Sir John Macdonald representa-
tive government in Canada has become a
byword and a farce, and that Canada has
under Sir Johns administration become
a sink-hole of scallawags and shysters
from all parts of the world, and especially
from the United States, which has now
become very heaven of purity as COM
pared with Canada" We judge that
party spirit is running pretty high in
Canada
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

A bill has been introduced in the New
York State Assembly requiring every ho-
tel keeper to provide a rope at each win
dow of his hotel, so that the occupants
can escape IN case of fire. A bill forbid
ding the erection of death traps, and re-
quring elevator shafts to be built of non
combustible material would be more to
the purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Walker of Vermont appears TO be the
right sort of man. Not great deal is
known of him, but every additional fact
that leaks out adds to the belief that the
choice was wise one.-BOStOn Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The Bulgarian throne is still vacant. II
1t should be removed nobody but the pros
pective monarch would ever miss 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

At last Graves, the murderer of the
Maine game wardens. has been captured.
He was in Oakland, Cal He should suf
fer the full penalty of the law, for a
colder blooded murder never was COM
mitted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

1t was Mr.. Thomson who sang, "Com,
gentle spring; ethereal mildness, come.
But that was long ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

The democrats in Congress, who have
opposed the admission of Dakota as a
State, because it would be likely to in
crease the republican majority in the Sen
ate, find it hard to explain why a territory
with 100000 inhabitants, 5000 school
houses and $500, 900 acres of wheat fields
is not prosperous and progressive enough
to join the Union. The democratic lead
ers are treadng on dangerous grounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

According to the Nevada City Tran
script, horses in the mountain camps out
there are fitted, in the winter months,
with snowshoes made from rubber belt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01


FLETCHER d. PROCTOR,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-01

JGTON. FRIDAY, APR. /, 1887.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-06-11

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TOWN RsgE.K.,
ALL PROPERTY BEsaRIBER N TINS ROLF. Is IL TIN
TOWN or LAKE CHARLES. CALCAsIET
PARISH. LOUISIANA.

armstrong, Chris--Lot. ., BIlbo subdivision,
and improvements; taxes $500.
Bauer Nalentine--9 acres on east side Of lot 4
HntehiRs subdivision, and improvements taxes
$3.78
Blho Sarall--I0t 10. Illllo snIsdiyision. and i'm
Iirgpcments taxes. $50
BapthesI JHrlSaan-BOt Is BilbO subdivision
and improvements taxes. 81 G.
Gray, J8mes F.--Narth II of Block l6 BII,a
subdivision, and improvements; taxes $40.
Granger, Mnreellus-=3 acres eaTuF1eDeiug NJ
saMth corner lot donated Joseph Rs6n by SiveriRe
Granger MarpeliR-+g0ts 10, Y. H. n. 10, l6
and % Salisr subdivision taxes sAa5
Jenkins, VIM. I'll lot lhlho Subdivision; taxes,
Ledcll Aiioe--Portion lot 6 Hutuhins sul,diyi.
sion titEea s9lOO.
Merchant s Loci lot, beginning at northwest
corner block 9 Nix snbdiyiAian, and improve
ments taxes, sl.55.
Moore, n. 81 Ls--I'llat portion block N" Reid
subdivision being north and east Of I. w. r. X.
Marx, Martin--2 lots corner MIL and Bill,a Hts
slld improvements and stock merchandise taxes,
Richard, Amanda !. ~ lot i4s feet front on
sonth side Of Rublic Square l,g 2AO feet IN tiepth
and improvements taxes $685.
3tiadiek, Mira u, B.--1 lot corner Bilho and Ii-
vision streets, and improvements taxes s9.O5.
improvements taxes s2.75.
Rowe, Mahala--I lot being I'd lot In lot T. BilhO
subdivision, and improvements taxes DOL
Ryan, Jr Ge0Fge--L0t no. Bilha .sulpiiyisi0D
aud improvements ;tazes S2sG5.
Ryan Estate, J. LIB lots on Hedges street II
eeros la south end northeast southwest section
%, township south, range west aud impr0Ve-
meats taxes, sG.dh.
Touelly, AdalA-Part east northwest J ssetion
O. township 10 Houtl, range vest, and Improve
monts taxes $780,
I0ueiiy. Gassius. -Iats Q, 4 and H. GauclFy ,sHb
division, lot on hirty street lot corner Ford
and Puio streets, and improvements taxes Al al
vincent Martha--l LOT ON Broad street and i'm
pfovaments taxes Sl.s5
Nineent lsnan-2 lots, bounded north by Broad
and west BY ford streets. and inIITgy,5nsI,ts
taxes s220
Nilaan, EFank--Isnt5 BIlllo Eui5dixiaian. / aeFe
being east Of acres bot by Isaac Williams from
Wan. Hammock taxes, s4.75.